HMCS Protecteur, a Canadian naval auxiliary vessel, intercepted and boarded a suspicious Somali fishing vessel in the Arabian Sea, uncovering a large cache of weapons and ammunition. Acting on intelligence reports, the Protecteur crew conducted a thorough search of the vessel, uncovering a significant quantity of AK-47 assault rifles, rocket-propelled grenades, and ammunition, along with other suspicious items. This discovery raised concerns about potential illegal activities, prompting an investigation to determine the origin and intended use of the weapons. The boarding operation demonstrated the Canadian Navy's commitment to maintaining regional security and disrupting illicit trafficking routes in the busy waterways of the Middle East.